Overview of the New Partnership
Three major healthcare organizations have joined forces to transform orthopedic care in Indiana. On January 1, 2026, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partnered with OrthoIndy and Franciscan Health/Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics to launch the HealthSync Designated Orthopedic Network. Together, their primary goal is to deliver better patient outcomes at significantly lower costs for Hoosiers.
This collaboration directly addresses one of orthopedic care’s most pressing challenges. Costs and quality for procedures like knee and hip replacements vary widely depending on where patients receive treatment. Furthermore, many patients struggle to identify high-performing providers within their insurance network. This new initiative changes that by creating a structured, quality-driven pathway to expert orthopedic care.
How the HealthSync Orthopedic Network Works
A Smarter Path to Orthopedic Care
Anthem offers the HealthSync Designated Orthopedic Network across all Anthem HealthSync plans. Through this network, Anthem actively guides members toward high-quality, lower-cost surgeons and facilities. As a result, patients can access exceptional orthopedic services at up to 50% lower costs compared to standard in-network options.
Targeting Quality and Affordability Together
The network does not sacrifice quality for savings. Instead, it identifies providers who consistently deliver strong patient outcomes while maintaining favorable costs. This dual focus benefits both patients and employers who sponsor healthcare plans. Additionally, the network remains open to other eligible orthopedic groups that meet the required standards, making it a scalable model for Indiana’s healthcare landscape.
Patient Benefits and Concierge Support
OrthoIndy’s White-Glove Experience
Patients who choose OrthoIndy through the HealthSync network receive dedicated “white glove” support throughout their care journey. A concierge team manages scheduling from the very first appointment through post-surgical follow-up. Consequently, patients spend less time navigating administrative hurdles and more time focusing on recovery.
Forté Sports Medicine’s Dedicated Scheduling Team
Similarly, Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics assigns participating members a personal scheduling concierge. This individual oversees all service coordination, ensuring a smooth and connected care experience from diagnosis to rehabilitation. Both providers prioritize accessibility and personalized attention as core components of the network’s patient-first model.
Network Qualifications and Eligibility
Joining the HealthSync Designated Orthopedic Network requires meeting rigorous standards. All selected facilities must earn Blue Distinction Center designation, which recognizes superior patient outcomes in specialty care. Moreover, providers must demonstrate costs that are favorable compared to their peers.
These strict criteria ensure that every provider within the network maintains a high standard of care. Patients can therefore trust that any facility or surgeon they access through HealthSync plans meets verified benchmarks for both quality and value.
What Healthcare Leaders Are Saying
Anthem Indiana’s Perspective
Beth Keyser, Anthem Indiana president, emphasized the importance of this collaboration. “Healthcare affordability is the number one concern for Hoosiers and their employers,” she said. “We will continue investing in top-performing healthcare providers that deliver best-in-class care and lower overall cost.”
OrthoIndy’s Commitment to Central Indiana
Matthew Lavery, MD, president and CEO of OrthoIndy, highlighted two years of collaborative groundwork behind the launch. “We are proud to partner with Anthem across OrthoIndy’s four Central Indiana locations,” he noted. “This enhances our ability to provide patients with trusted options when and where they need them.”
Forté’s Value-Based Approach
Jonathan Smerek, MD, president of Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, reinforced the network’s patient-first philosophy. “By combining high-quality orthopedic expertise with a value-based approach, we help ensure patients have access to the right care, at the right place, at the right cost,” he explained.
How to Access the Network
Anthem members on HealthSync plans can begin using the new orthopedic network immediately. For complete details on covered providers, services, and eligibility, visit Anthem.com/IndianaHealthSync. Both OrthoIndy and Forté Sports Medicine accept new patients through the network and offer dedicated concierge support to simplify the process.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in making high-quality orthopedic care both accessible and affordable for Indiana residents. As value-based care models continue to gain momentum nationally, the HealthSync Designated Orthopedic Network sets a strong example for how insurers and providers can work together to serve patients better.
